Overhead Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

About the role

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) is seeking experienced Overhead Crews including Foreman, Lineman, Operator, and Groundman positions. Preference may be given to candidates who can bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews. Safety is a core value, and substantial weight will be given to candidates demonstrating a shared commitment to safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all electrical distribution and associated equipment projects.
• Communicate, demonstrate and enforce safety requirements and best practices.
• Manage supplies, materials and equipment.
• Assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the construction of a pole line and other electrical material and equipment used for distribution line construction projects.
• Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and scopes of work.
• Communicate directly with General Foremen, Superintendents, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Line Crews and other project personnel as required.
• Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of overhead power lines.

Requirements

• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and scopes of work.
• Able to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Able to work at heights up to and above 60 feet preferred.
• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to climbing, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.
• Proficient in all aspects of energized line work.
• Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Able to assist with troubleshooting.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Able to learn to understand and read blueprints.
• Able to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Able to assist in troubleshooting.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to assist in setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist